Protein Questions!!!

pamelakay9
pamelakay9 Posts: 16
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
When taking protein in shake wise or bar wise are they bad when trying to lose weight. How much is too much?

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  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
    It depends. If it puts you over your calorie goal, it's too much. If it crowds out nutrient rich fruits and veggies and other whole foods, it's too much. If it fits your calorie goal and you have adequate fibre, carbs, fats, and micronutrients already, it's fine.

    I know that's not the answer you were looking for, but it's impossible to say how much you should eat without knowing your goals, total diet and your calorie allowance.
  • pamelakay9
    pamelakay9 Posts: 16
    A girl I work with has replaced a meal with a protein shake and snacks with protein bars.... She said that's what I should do. But another friend told me I only need to do those if I'm building muscle so now I'm confused.
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    Step 1: calculate your calorie goal
    Step 2: calculate proper macronutrient goals
    Step 3: eat whatever you want to hit those goals every day

    Suggested macronutrient goals:

    Protein: 1 gram per pound of LEAN Body Mass
    Fat: 0.35g per lb of body weight. If you are very overweight you can lower this slightly to 0.3g.
    Carbohydrates: Remaining calories after you have accounted for protein and fat.
  • pamelakay9
    pamelakay9 Posts: 16
    Good deal thanks.. I like you you're helpful and to the point!
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    pamelakay9 wrote: »
    Good deal thanks.. I like you you're helpful and to the point!

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